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Pleased to meet you, Mr Haines
Baader MeinhofBaader Meinhof by Baader Meinhof
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A funky album about 70's terrorism ? Suprisingly it works. Luke Haines at his finest.
New WaveNew Wave by The Auteurs
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When Britain was about to go wild over Blur and Oasis, there was a quieter more intelligent voice.
Now I'm a CowboyNow I'm a Cowboy by The Auteurs
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Underground Movies remains one of my favourite Haines tracks
The Oliver Twist ManifestoThe Oliver Twist Manifesto by Luke Haines
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Nostelgia for the 30 somethings. .......Kim Wilde is sex
England Made MeEngland Made Me by Black Box Recorder
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Haines hands over vocal responsibilities to Sarah Nixey and the result is .... a cover of Up Town Top Ranking !?!?
The Worst of Black Box RecorderThe Worst of Black Box Recorder by Black Box Recorder
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Jackie Sixty is superb but the cover of Bowie's Rock N Roll Suicide steals the show
After Murder ParkAfter Murder Park by The Auteurs
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Not one to listen to if you're feeling down already.
Facts of LifeFacts of Life by Black Box Recorder
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Try explaining this one to an American. An album so English you expect it to make you tea and scones !!
PassionoiaPassionoia by Black Box Recorder
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Come on, what other song writer would choose Andrew Ridgley as an 80's electro icon ?
Das Capital - The Songwriting Genius of Luke HainesDas Capital - The Songwriting Genius of Luke Haines by Luke Haines & the Auteurs
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Songwriting genius ? No misplaced modesty from our Mr Haines. The record company wanted a Greatest Hits CD but Luke had other ideas!!
Off My Rocker At the Art School BopOff My Rocker At the Art School Bop by Luke Haines
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Another instant classic from England's finest songsmith historian. This time its Peter Sutcliffe and Freddie Mills that receive the Haines treatment
Luke Haines is Dead: A Collection of Auteurs, Luke Haines & Baader Meinhof A-sides, B-sides, Classics, Out-takes, Sessions and RaritiesLuke Haines is Dead: A Collection of Auteurs, Luke Haines & Baader Meinhof A-sides, B-sides, Classics, Out-takes, Sessions and Rarities by Luke Haines
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Comprehensive collection and a good starting point for Haines newbies
Christie Malry's Own Double EntryChristie Malry's Own Double Entry by Luke Haines
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A companion album to Oliver Twist. Essexmania stands out for me.
ReservedReserved by The Servants
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This was really David Westlake's band but Luke's in there as well.
Bad Vibes: Britpop and My Part in Its DownfallBad Vibes: Britpop and My Part in Its Downfall by Luke Haines
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A witty, sarcastic and acerbic look at the early years of Britpop from one of its leading lights
21st Century Man "Limited 2CD"21st Century Man "Limited 2CD" by Luke Haines
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The Haines is back with another collection of instant classics. "The Great Brain Robbery" is a Velvets-esque masterpiece.